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Tuttibella, one of my babies (a senior at 18+ yrs.)had kidney failure and I had to give him subQ fluids at home once daily…. the hump WILL go down, and it is not giving Lucy Belle any pain… it just may take a while. Don’t worry about it, think of it as puffy fingers and/or puffy ankles when we girls might possibly be “retaining” at that time of the month…. The good news is that she is well hydrated, which is very important when dealing with FLUTD… So so so happy that she is doing better, still doing happy dance for Lucy Belle, Yea!!!!!

Yay! What wonderful news, Tuttibella!! Sounds like you have found a really good vet. I am so glad that Lucy Belle is peeing! :::doing a happy dance:::

Nothing like being overjoyed at the waterfall sound that your cat makes as it sits in the litter box. The prescription diet c/d cat food is what they give for kitties with kidney issues. I had to give that to my cat when she was around 15 due to her being diagnosed with chronic kidney disease. I believe it helps flush the kidney or give it the nutrients it needs. Someone can explain it better than I can.

That is wonderful news Tuttibella and Lucy Belle!!! Glad that you found a vet who has a clue, and that she is peeing 🙂

Tuttibella, I’m so glad to hear the good news! You appear to have found the right vet for Lucy Belle; one with the right mix of bedside manners with Lucy Belle, good explanations of what’s going on for you, and solid technical knowledge and experience. I’m so relieved to know Lucy Belle’s treatment approach and plan are in such good hands!

I’ve found that the lump from subcutaneous fluids goes away quickly if the cat is very dehydrated; more slowly if the cat was not so dangerously dehydrated. I’ve seen an entire bag of fluid get absorbed in as little as 2 hours, but I suspect Lucy Belle will have little to no leftover lumpage by morning.

If Lucy Belle continues to have a tiny bladder as she grows into adulthood, on your next visit you might ask what sorts of things you might watch for in the future. Having such a condition might make her predisposed, just based on her anatomy, to specific issues. But I’m not a vet and I don’t know what those issues might be.

About 15 years ago, my cat Mal was discovered, at necropsy, to have small and somewhat oddly shaped kidneys. This knowledge probably wouldn’t have changed diagnosis or treatment, but it certainly contributed to her going downhill as fast as she did. And it might have served as a caution to the vet, to keep a very close eye on her bloodwork, esp. for bilirubin numbers, or other byproducts/wastes in the bloodstream.

Congratulations and breathe a little easier, Tuttibella! It sounds like you’ve found the best veterinarian for Lucy Belle. Way to go!

I wonder why the original vet did not give Lucy Belle the sub-Q? My vet gave Wolfie antibiotics and the sub Q while we waited for test results. I am still aghast that Lucy Belle was sent home with NOTHING to wait two more days. The big bubble of water really helped Wolfie flush out the infection faster.

THANK YOU, THANK YOU, THANK YOU GOD!!! I was out all late afternoon with kids music lessons and then dinner plans; but I have a confession to make: I had to stop at a computer store to check about Lucy Belle; “thank God!”, I yelled out, as people turned to stare I felt like saying “yes, crazy cat lady that would be me!” I could not wait to get home and tell you Tuttibella that I am SOOOOOOOO happy for you and your precious princess. She deserves better than the appauling “care” that she did not receive. I knew that a preson with minimal knowledge would give her subcutaneous fluids as they can often make a huge difference. I feel like I can breathe again.

You are a wonderful Mama and I have no doubt that your beloved baby will repay you one thousand fold for many years to come. I for one am so looking forward to your posts in the future, not about a crisis, but rather about the latest cute little thing that Lucy Belle did. I have always delighted in such stories, but I know that I will appreciate them all the more now.

Sleep tight and hold that beautiful baby close to your heart. A kiss on the nose form me.

Yes we will KW,when I woke up this morning one of my first thoughts was wondering about how LucyBelle was doing. Phew!!

Yay, this is wonderful news!

Tuttibella, when Bob and Milo had their subqutaneous fluids, I told them they were my little camels, they looked pretty funny.

Bob, especially, but Milo, too, peed like crazy afterwards.

Hugs to Lucy Belle!

Tuttibella. I just read the great news about Lucy Belle! I’m so happy for you both! Maybe now she can get back to her normal kitten activities, and you can at last relax and get some rest! Many hugs and purrs to you both!